Hey guys! its been three days since I last uploaded, and just to start with I've decided to show you guys an exam practice piece that I managed to do in English class, as part of my GCSE exam practice. And no, I'm not being lazy by putting up some essay work that I managed to rock up in class although that is very tempting as I STILL have no clue what I'm going to write about in future posts :p.I can't remember exactly what the task set to do in the timed 45 minutes was, but the task was taken from a past English paper, and the choices were either writing about something adventureous that involved someone being helped, or an article explaining how and why us humans spend to much time and money on the welfare of animals.
Now, being the journalist-inspiring, awkward and challenge-loving being that I am, I decided to go for the frightful article. I'd try to put my own twist to it, as I knew it was one not many others would go for. I'm pretty proud of this, which is rare for work that I do myself personally, but here it is.
xo, Ziona <3
P.s. If imaginative writing isn't your thing, it's okay if you just skip this one, it's really just something to get the ball rolling with this whole blogging thing to be honest :)
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Now I know exactly what your thinking by now: "What kind of cold-hearted monster would ever utter such words?", but after all those save a *Insert name of endangered and/or sad, cute looking animal* adverts one every other channel that send you on a major guilt-trip in a space of thirty seconds, I don't say I'd blame you! But hey, give me a chance, and let me tell you why I believe we focus too much on the welfare of animals and too less on ourselves.
First thing's first, humans are a priority. We're more clever, product, clean (well most of us) and of more benefit and use to the world on a whole then animals. Yes we create pollution, chop down trees , we're making a hole in the o-zone layer and whatever else, but we're more important. Yet instead of gathering as a global community and ensuring that every individual has some-what quality to life, a basic education and human rights, we'd rather help the last camel or bee of-a-kind survive the harshest winters or have a home. It's ridiculous when you think about it really!
Countries will spend millions upon millions ever year trying to preserve a bit of woodland (a fancy word for a few trees) where wildlife resides, instead of helping the closer in species to them. That innocent child starving and having to walk miles daily in order to obtain any water at all could have so easily been me or you. It's kind of scary when you think about it. If you have a roof over your head, a running tap and food at your table, you're richer than 90% of the world's population. All these facts are just being ignored so that "Archie the Golden Retriever can have a home this Christmas". Surely we as a human race need to prioritize what is important an essential to us, now more than ever.
So to round things off, I'm not telling you to kick out the pup you got for Christmas, nor am I telling you to disown the killer whale you've "adopted" for the last couple of months. All I'm saying is that human life is and always will be a priority- no matter what- and we should start putting that statement to practice, no matter how that panda looked on television.
xo, Ziona <3
P.s. If imaginative writing isn't your thing, it's okay if you just skip this one, it's really just something to get the ball rolling with this whole blogging thing to be honest :)
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Do we worry too much about the welfare of animals?
Animals-you gotta love em! Whether it's the annual family summer trip to the local zoo; a beloved pet or a late night documentary, I'm sure you'll agree that it is an enjoyable experience (most of the time)! And why wouldn't it be?The animal kingdom is truly astounding; from high pitched birds that look as if a rainbow's thrown up all over them. to majestic golden lions and creepy critters that send shivers down your backside. Their designer (or whatever else you believe) obviously had seriously good taste. The animal kingdom is an exquisite and indeed intriguing topic, but what if I told you that sometimes ,us homo-sapiens pay a little too much attention to the well-being on animals, instead of just ourselves?Now I know exactly what your thinking by now: "What kind of cold-hearted monster would ever utter such words?", but after all those save a *Insert name of endangered and/or sad, cute looking animal* adverts one every other channel that send you on a major guilt-trip in a space of thirty seconds, I don't say I'd blame you! But hey, give me a chance, and let me tell you why I believe we focus too much on the welfare of animals and too less on ourselves.
First thing's first, humans are a priority. We're more clever, product, clean (well most of us) and of more benefit and use to the world on a whole then animals. Yes we create pollution, chop down trees , we're making a hole in the o-zone layer and whatever else, but we're more important. Yet instead of gathering as a global community and ensuring that every individual has some-what quality to life, a basic education and human rights, we'd rather help the last camel or bee of-a-kind survive the harshest winters or have a home. It's ridiculous when you think about it really!
Countries will spend millions upon millions ever year trying to preserve a bit of woodland (a fancy word for a few trees) where wildlife resides, instead of helping the closer in species to them. That innocent child starving and having to walk miles daily in order to obtain any water at all could have so easily been me or you. It's kind of scary when you think about it. If you have a roof over your head, a running tap and food at your table, you're richer than 90% of the world's population. All these facts are just being ignored so that "Archie the Golden Retriever can have a home this Christmas". Surely we as a human race need to prioritize what is important an essential to us, now more than ever.
So to round things off, I'm not telling you to kick out the pup you got for Christmas, nor am I telling you to disown the killer whale you've "adopted" for the last couple of months. All I'm saying is that human life is and always will be a priority- no matter what- and we should start putting that statement to practice, no matter how that panda looked on television.
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